The choice is between Voicenotes, with 100+ languages, and Potok, with about 30. The main difference is file size: Voicenotes accepts 50 MB per imported file, while Potok takes up to 2 GB in Telegram, with Speaker 1, 2 labels and six export formats, where Voicenotes exports PDF or TXT.
Transcribe a recording
Your recording goes to @potok_now_bot as a file or a voice message, and the transcript returns to you in Telegram.
Go to @potok_now_bot in Telegram
About 30 languages · speaker labels and timestamps · files up to 2 GB · export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT
In short
- Voicenotes exports a transcript or summary as PDF or TXT.
- Voicenotes' pages also give a second language figure besides 100+.
- Voicenotes does not state speaker labels or translation on its public pages.
- Voicenotes states no Telegram bot; Potok runs as @potok_now_bot.
- On export formats, Voicenotes lists Transcript or summary as PDF or TXT, and Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT.
The two compared
| Voicenotes | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 100+ languages (the same page also gives a second figure) | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Not stated on its public pages | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | Transcript or summary as PDF or TXT | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | 50 MB per imported file | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Voicenotes come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Recognition | About 30 languages with good published results; a few more with warnings |
| Input | Voice messages, audio files and video files |
| Labels and times | Speaker labels and timestamps can be switched on |
| File size | Up to 2 GB |
| Short digest | The result message has a summary button for a digest of the text |
Common mistakes when choosing
| Slip | Result | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Importing a long meeting into Voicenotes unchanged | A file over 50 MB will not import | Split the audio or use Potok for up to 2 GB |
| Reading 100+ languages as one confirmed number | The vendor page gives a second figure too | Verify your language on the vendor page |
| Expecting subtitle files from Voicenotes | Only PDF and TXT are named for export | Pick Potok when you need SRT or VTT |
| Assuming speaker labels exist in both tools | Voicenotes does not state them on its pages | Check labels before choosing for interviews |
| Deciding from one line of the table alone | A strong line can hide a weak one that matters for your recording | Go through every row and mark the ones that are deal breakers for you |
Keep going
Check your language on the languages page, try a converter from tools or look a term up in the glossary.
Common questions
How many languages does Voicenotes support?
It lists 100+ languages, though the same page also gives a second figure. Potok covers about 30.
What is the Voicenotes import limit?
Voicenotes allows 50 MB per imported file. Potok accepts one file up to 2 GB.
Which formats does Voicenotes export?
A transcript or summary can be exported as PDF or TXT. Potok adds MD, DOCX, SRT and VTT.
Does Potok label speakers?
Yes, as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and so on once labels are switched on.
How do I send audio to Potok?
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram and send the file; larger ones go through the Upload button.
What does the table say about telegram bot?
For Voicenotes it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Yes, @potok_now_bot. Treat the entry as a starting point and confirm it on the vendor page for your plan. The wording above follows the vendor page as it was read for this comparison.
Sources
Every source below was checked by hand on the date given. Sites change, so open the source if the exact wording matters.
- Voicenotes, official page, Voicenotes · checked
- Voicenotes, official page (help.voicenotes.com), Voicenotes · checked
- Voicenotes, official page (help.voicenotes.com), Voicenotes · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Try it on your own recording
In Telegram, write to @potok_now_bot and add your file. The finished text appears in the conversation when recognition ends.
Write to @potok_now_bot in Telegram